The Hands-Off Era Is Said to Have Ended in 1970

question 33

Multiple Choice

The hands-off era is said to have ended in 1970 when a federal district court declared in _____ the entire Arkansas prison system "so inhumane as to be a violation of the Eighth Amendment bar on cruel and unusual punishment."

• A)Coffin v.Reichard
• B)Monroe v.Pape
• C)Cooper v.Pate
• D)Holt v.Sarver

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Definitions:

Habitat Corridors

Strips of natural habitat that connect separated populations, allowing animals and plants to move between areas for feeding, mating, and dispersal.

In Situ Conservation

The practice of conserving biological diversity in the natural habitats where species naturally occur.

Ex Situ Conservation

The strategy of preserving endangered species or genetic materials outside their natural habitats, such as in zoos, seed banks, or aquariums.

CFC

Chlorofluorocarbons, compounds containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, known for their role in ozone depletion.